Lake Don Pedro Elementary

Mariposa County Unified
2411 Hidalgo
La Grange, CA 95329
195 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Lake Don Pedro Elementary, located in La Grange, California, serves as a focal point for the local rural community within the Mariposa County Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and personal development for its students in the foundational grade levels. By prioritizing a close-knit school culture, the staff works to bridge the unique needs of a small-town student population with the broader educational standards of the district.

Beyond core academics, the school reflects the values of the surrounding area, focusing on community involvement and student engagement. The school’s digital presence through the School Loop platform provides families with consistent access to resources, classroom updates, and administrative information, ensuring that parents remain active participants in their children's education. As a small campus, Lake Don Pedro Elementary maintains an intimate atmosphere where teachers and staff can offer personalized attention, helping to prepare students for success as they transition to higher grade levels.
195
Total Students
9.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    106 (54.4%)
  • Hispanic
    66 (33.8%)
  • Two or More
    15 (7.7%)
  • Black
    6 (3.1%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Mariposa County Unified
Phone: (209)852-2144
Website: http://www.mcusd.org/ldp/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 195
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 124
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 25
Grade 1 27
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 22
Grade 5 20
Grade 6 18
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 19
Gender Ratio